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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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